Makerspace Member Handbook
Before becoming a member of the makerspace, members must take a safety test and follow our guidelines to ensure a safe environment. Click below to view our current handbook.
In support of Dr. Wilson’s Investiture Ceremony, CSM will close all campuses and have a delayed campus opening at 2 p.m. March 28 in order for faculty, staff, and students to attend. Online classes will continue as scheduled; Online services via my.CSMD remain available.
The Makerspace at the CSM Velocity Center is a 1,984 square foot collaborative community work space for making, learning, exploring, and sharing.
It is equipped with a variety of maker equipment including 3D printers/scanners, laser cutters, soldering irons and other additive and subtractive machines for manufacturing. It also includes hardware and software for cyber/gaming, CAD modeling, simulation, app development, robotics, and prototyping. This space is available for the Navy scientists and industry leaders to interact with students in tech transfer courses and have a place to tinker and conduct unclassified research. The community can also take advantage of the makerspace in the Velocity Center to tinker and create.
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MAKERSPACE!
The Makerspace at the CSM Velocity Center at Indian Head is a hub of innovation, learning, and collaboration for academia, the Navy, and the community. CSM students and employees, contact us directly to get started as membership and the initial training is free for you. For all other community patrons, membership is available for public access to our makerspace’s full range of resources and equipment as well. Members must be 16 years old or older before enrolling. Youth classes for individuals younger than 16 are available. Enrollment in the initial membership class TCH-5040 Equipment and Safety, includes your first month's membership.
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The makerspace is now open. If you are a student, staff, administration, or faculty of CSM, we invite you to use our makerspace. First time CSM users, contact us to get started. New community patrons, who are not CSM students or employees, enroll in the Makerspace Initial Membership class to get started.
Email: makerspace@csmd.edu
Phone: 301-539-4830
Address: 4465 Indian Head Hwy, Indian Head, MD 20640
Makerspace will be closed for spring break academy 03/25/24 - 03/29/24
Monday: 9AM-6PM by appointment only
Tuesday through Thursday: 9AM - 12PM by appointment only, open to everyone 12-6PM
*Hours subject to change. Please view our calendar for specific information.
Before becoming a member of the makerspace, members must take a safety test and follow our guidelines to ensure a safe environment. Click below to view our current handbook.
To use the makerspace, you will be required to sign a waiver.
To view our waiver, click on the following link.
All payment is done through our payment processor, TouchNet. Click on the link below to access our store page or to make a payment.
Suited for Posters, CAD Drawings, Banners, Large Photographs, Car Wraps, Wall / Door / Floor Signs, T-Shirts / Clothing via Transfer Paper and heat press, customized fundraising items
All equipment is on a first come first served basis unless the equipment is reserved. To guarantee usage of the equipment, fill out a form.
Roland BN-20A Vinyl cutter / Printer